James Altucher
James Altucher is the author of the bestselling book Choose Yourself, editor at The Altucher Report and host of the popular podcast, The James Altucher Show, which takes you beyond business and entrepreneurship by exploring what it means to be human and achieve well-being in a world that is increasingly complicated.
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James Altucher
Sheila Nevins: The HBO Producer Who Dawned the Era of the Human Experience
Before Sheila Nevins, no one cared about our human stories.
Elizabeth Smart: How She Endured Tragedy, Survived and Created Her New Normal
I was really nervous for this podcast. [Listen to the FULL INTERVIEW with Elizabeth Smart] Elizabeth Smart has been through so much trauma. And I’m sure everyone says that to her.
How to Get a Billion Dollar Idea
I wrote this article exactly 1 year ago. And sometimes I re-read it… to remind myself of everything Sara Blakely taught me. [Listen to the FULL INTERVIEW with Sara Blakely] She’s a self-made billionaire.
What You Gain When You Experience Loss
I’m speaking about how when you lose all hope, you can still lose more. But it’s at that point, you have an enormous opportunity to gain. Specifically, how I gained when I was at that moment.
How I Overcame My Fear Of Flying And Changed My Life In Every Way
I didn’t fly for about four years after I saw the crash but I was surprised at how scared I was when I eventually got on a plane again. The slightest air bump and I would be convinced we were crashing. I’d say to myself, “never again never again never again” and I would think to myself, “I’m never going to see my kids again”.
Either The Worst Or The Best Review I Have Ever Gotten
I get bad reviews all the time. One star reviews are just as much a sign of passion for your work as five star reviews. And normally I never look at them. But this one I did. I picked it apart.
Only The Good Players Get Lucky
I want there to be that moment, “and then everything in my life changed”. It always seems there’s no “right place” and “right time”. The right place is always far away. The right time was always a long time ago. I missed it. I missed her. I miss you.
The Ultimate Cheat Sheet To Writing Your First Book
My good friend, Ryan Holiday wrote an excellent article recently, “Please don’t write any more books”. He’s correct also. Too many people now are writing books as “business cards”.
I Interviewed An Anonymous Guest On Hacking, Government, Bitcoin And Terrorism (And This Is What Happened)
He wasn’t educated about hacking or even computers. But he was passionate about it and learned everything he could.
The Way You Do Anything, Is The Way You Do Everything
The way you get good at tennis, comedy, music, nutrition, relationships, is the way you get good at business, success, living a long and healthy life.
How To Go Broke And Live Large With Your Friends
Buying Experiences is greater than buying Things.
Surprise Yourself And You Will Surprise Everyone Else
Getting out of your comfort zone is a muscle that needs to be practiced everyday. Why? To laugh at yourself. To immerse in life.
Top 10 Lessons I Learned From Amy Morin
Trauma is a tattoo on the soul. It doesn’t wash away.
9 Things I Learned From ‘T-Boz’ — From The Band TLC
Say what you mean.
I Failed To Prevent My Kid From Going To College
So maybe that’s what the college tuition is. The cost to extend childhood.
To Change The World, You Have To Change Yourself
The best way to change the world is to keep improving yourself. The only thing you truly have an effect on.
The First Thing To Do After A Massive Failure
Leaving out the details, I’ll just go straight to what the CEO said, “We broke one of the rules in our loan with the bank, so they are coming and shutting us down.”
My Opinion On Pro-Choice Versus Pro-Life
My friend is pro-Action. And so am I.